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Prehistoric Bayside Exhibition

29 June to 25 August 2024, FREE ENTRY - no booking required

Bayside is home to one of the most important fossil areas in all of Australia, dating back roughly 5-6 million years of age. From giant Killer Sperm Whales that ate other whales, to monstrous sharks half as long as a basketball court, Prehistoric Bayside showcases the tumultuous lives of these bizarre beasts, displaying this groundbreaking fossil material for the first time. These fossils were found with the help of numerous citizen scientists, whose contributions are helping us piece together this ancient landscape, one bone at a time. Guest curated by Ben Francischelli.

Location

Brighton Town Hall, Corner Carpenter and Wilson Streets, Brighton (entry on Wilson Street)

Phone: (03) 9261 7111

Opening hours

Bayside Gallery is open at the following times.

• Wednesday - Friday 11am - 5pm
• Saturday & Sunday 1pm - 5pm

The Gallery is closed on all Victorian Public holidays and in between exhibitions. Please review our exhibition dates before visiting. 

On Saturday 10 August from 6–9pm, the National Gallery of Victoria is opening its doors exclusively to teens for NGV Teens: Art Party at NGV International (180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne). 

Embrace the chill in our winter themed Art Party at NGV International this August. Bring your friends for a night of dancing, workshops, performances and inspiring talks. Unleash your creativity in artist-led activities and explore the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces® exhibition Pharaoh after hours on this night exclusively for teens.

Highlights of the night include:

• Music performances by DJ Claire Knight and teen singer-songwriter, Indiana Lewis
• Art making workshops
• Exclusive tour of the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces® exhibition Pharaoh with expert Dr Becky Clifton 
• Photobooth to capture the night